Larry Gadon disbarred by SC for profane remarks

by Jean Mangaluz Inquirer.net

MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) unanimously voted to disbar anti-poverty czar Larry Gadon following profane remarks made against female veteran reporter Raissa Robles.

“By a unanimous vote of 15-0, the Supreme Court En Banc resolved to disbar Atty. Lorenzo ‘Larry’ Gadon for his viral clip where he repeatedly cursed and uttered profane remarks against journalist Raissa Robles,” said the SC Public Information Office on Wednesday, June 28.

The SC said that it found the clip to be “indisputably scandalous that it discredits the legal profession.”

The highest court of the land also emphasized that there is no room for sexism or misogyny in practicing law.

“The privilege to practice law is bestowed only upon individuals who are competent intellectually, academically and, equally important, morally. There is no room in this noble profession for misogyny and sexism. The Court will never tolerate abuse, in whatever form, especially when perpetrated by an officer of the court,” the SC said.

According to the SC, Gadon violated Canon II on Propriety, of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, which states that the lawyer must always “act with propriety and maintain the

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Gadon failed to realize that lawyers must avoid scandalous behavior, said the SC.

The SC also said that Gadon has six more administrative cases filed against him at the Office of PAGE 7